Re: audio connection for 5.1 sound

"mwebsurfer" <mwebsurfer@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> I'm thinking of getting a home theatre receiver to enable me to
> hear my dvds in 5.1 sound. My question is, if my dvd player outputs
> 2 channel stereo will the receiver convert it to 5.1 sound?

nope. it may however synthasize an effect which may or may not be
pleasing.

many 5.1 systems have the player built in. you can then use the old player
on the bedroom or something.

I realize
> I will need 3 extra speakers to hear all channels.

4 actully, the dot 1 means a subwoofer

 Any help will be
> appreciated as I'm not knowledgeable on this matter.


one of the groups with "home theatre" in the title may provide a larger
pool
of expertise.